as in rubbing
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sanding
The city has sanding and salting crews ready to go, Brockman added.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, other refinements included sanding and polishing the carbon-fiber composite surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
After sanding and wiping down well with a tacky cloth to get rid of grit, use a paint primer to help the paint stick to the wood and prevent additional cracks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Increase their longevity by sanding down the biofilm lurking on the surface.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, other refinements included sanding and polishing the carbon-fiber composite surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
After sanding and wiping down well with a tacky cloth to get rid of grit, use a paint primer to help the paint stick to the wood and prevent additional cracks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Increase their longevity by sanding down the biofilm lurking on the surface.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanding
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Rothblatt said, sarcastically, as Fakroune sat at the defense table rubbing his temples.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Combined with the swiveling dining table, the setup allows several digital nomads to comfortably clack away on their keyboards at the same time – no banging elbows or rubbing knees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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One air bubble can destroy a $10,000 piece at the polishing stage.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advanced packaging – Disco Japan's Disco manufactures processing equipment and tools for the creation of computer chips, specializing in grinding and polishing equipment, which is part of the advanced packaging process.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Most entrepreneurs are grinding themselves into the ground following advice that wasn't made for them.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At times, the noise of grinding gears can obscure the soprano whoops and wails of the preschoolers.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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If some companies, like BP and Total acquiesced, others like Exxon and Conoco packed up and left, writing off $billions and filing international arbitration claims that dissuaded many firms from seeking to establish operations in the country.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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If the Good family can’t make a deal with the administration during the claims process, the next step is filing a lawsuit.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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For extra shine, Sokolowski suggests buffing lightly with a dry cloth.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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The singer, born Cassandra Monique Batie, also colored her waterline with black, buffing gray and brown tones underneath.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mercury fuses with Pluto in your money zone, sharpening budget choices and prompting frank talks about fair compensation.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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So, why is a whetstone the better sharpening option?—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Sanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanding. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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